Cameron University awards scholarships to art, music and theatre arts students The Cameron University Department of Art, Music and Theatre Arts has announced…
On May 10, 1869, the transcontinental railroad was completed, finally allowing travel throughout the United States via train. This made transcontinental…
The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and the Friends of the Wichitas will be conducting interpretive “Wildflower Walks” on Saturdays, May 18 and 25, 2024, at…
Ingemar Woods of Altus was recognized by the Humane Society of the United States as a community hero for his efforts to ensure the well-being of people and…
The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) extends its heartfelt appreciation to the Oklahoma House of Representatives and Senate for unanimously passing…
DEAR DR. ROACH: Your recent column about treating diabetes left me wondering. Diabetes, as I understand it, is usually a result of too much sugar being…
The comically terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week actually begins on a Saturday. I know that’s technically the end of a week, but it was the precursor…
Ihave talked about baptism before, and I will again. Many folks ask whether they should be baptized or not after they become followers of Jesus. I’ll share…
The girls 400 Relay team of Alyssa Nolan, Hali Denton, Helena Owens, and Verlissa Nolan were the Regional Runners-up at a recent track meet
Hali Denton was…
The Altus High School boys Tennis team qualified for State, finishing third at Regionals as a team. 1S Caleb Strickland – third, 2S Racer Burrow – first, 1D…
Each year Presidents of Oklahoma Community Colleges select deserving students from across the State of Oklahoma to receive a $1,000 tuition waiver, which may…
Duane Olson entered into the rest of his Heavenly Father on Thursday, May 2, 2024. While his family and friends are mourning the loss of his companionship and…
Barbara Jean (McBride) Brown was born on March 17, 1938, in Oakhurst, Oklahoma. Nicknamed “Bobbin,” she was the last of ten children born to William Edgar…
Dr. Morris Allen Foster passed from this life on April 26, 2024 in Ft. Worth, Texas at the age of 92. Born and raised in Wilburton, Oklahoma he married Rosa…
Donna I. Norton, a cherished resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and former beloved member of the Altus, Oklahoma community, peacefully passed away on…
VeEtta High, 93, longtime Altus resident, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at the Jackson County Memorial Hospital.
VeEtta was born on October 15, 1930…
Orley Andy Tipton, 93, Altus, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at the English Village Manor.
Orley was born on August 18, 1930 in Altus, Oklahoma to Andy…
Dec. 3, 1936 – Feb. 14, 2024 August (Augie) Charles Missioni passed away quietly at the age of 87 in Altus, Oklahoma February 14, 2024.
He was born in…
Kathy Elaine Freeman, 69, Altus, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the Magnolia Creek Skilled Nursing and Therapy.
Kathy was born on December 21,…